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The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13
Dickinson County Republican Ju-
dicial Convention.

About one hundred and fifty repub-
Leans met at the court house this af-
ternoOn. DR.. J. NJ. Hodge called the
meeting to order and stated that the
object of the meeting was to elect del
egates to a judicial convention to be
held at Junction City October 10, for
the purpose of putting in nomination a
republican for the Office of District
Judge of this judicial district. On
motion of G.. W. Hurd, Hon. G. II.
Lebold was elected chairman and E.
D, HUMPHREY secretary. 1t was moved
and carried that the chairman appoint
a committee of three members to place
in nomination eight delegates to the
judicial convention to be held October
10, at junction City. The chair APP
pointed W. S. Stambaugh, =. A. White
and George Burroughs. The commit
tee recommended the following gen.
tlemen as delegates and alternates:
Delegates NJ. Hodge, G. W.
Hurd, Martin Pease, Geo. A. Rogers,
.. Thisler, I. c. Ayers, d. W. Peck.
NJ. d. Herington.
Alternates, H. C. Harvey, Glen
Bell, A. NJ. Crary, Henry Whitley, l..
Ii. Long, b. F. Nelson, John B. Baxter,
w. S. Stambaugh.
Your committee further recommends
this delegation be authorized to fill
vacancies on the delegation should any
occur. On motion convention adj
| journed.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13
TFrom Saturdays DailY.l

DIR. lakewood will in a few days per
form the finest feat in surgery that he
has yet attempted.
DR.. Shook reports Leonard Hoffman
as improving rapidly from his late sick
ness. which was contracted during the
late fire. Many Gre laddie has had TO
suffer from exposure during fires.
Henry HarniSh, Democratic nominee
for sheriff. was in town on Saturday
forenoon, and left feeling happy at find
ing he had so many warm friends and
supporters in this neck of woods.-An-
tl-Monopolist.
We see DR.. lakewood, of Abilene, on
our streets every day or SO. ne has a
good many patients in and around En-
terprise. The other day he performed
a very difficult operation on a Swede
lady. She is doing finely,-Anti-Mo'
nopolist.
w. 2. Gulick returned home from
his visit to st. Louis last evening. lie
says that he shook hands with Pres
ident and Mrs. Cleveland, and although
he is very reticient in regard to all his
experience in the Mound City, we Learn
enough to know that he trotted a re
narkably fine race, reading the TWEEN
ties in some of the heats. We were as
suxed by VIM. Patrick that he enjoyed
a very large sized time.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13
SPECIAL TO THE REFLECTOR.
g. Z. MEAD.
of Abilene, the Nominee for
Judge, at the Junction
City Convention.

At two O'Clock the delegates to the
Judicial Convention met at
the Junction City court house. }. II.
Franklin, of Junction City, called the
convention to order.
On motion, A. Gilbert, of Ottawa
county, was elected Secretary, and G..
W. c. Rohrer, assistant Secretary.
On motion, committee of three
were appointed on credentials, consist
ing of Stambaugh, of Abilene; Manly,
of Davis; and Harvey, of Ottawa. A
recess of fifteen minutes was taken.
Upon the convention re-assembling
the committee on credentials reported
that there were no contests. Morris
county delegates refused to take part
in the convention, stating that the Re
publicans of Morris county were fol-
Judge Nicholson, and that he was not
before the convention
On motion, the convention proceeded
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13
H. LIFTS & CO., PrOprietors.
From Fridays Daily.l

The big eastern excursion to this
place will be about the 18th.
Mrs. C. r. Woods has moved INTO
the city and will make this her future
home She occupies Mrs. III. IL. HaZ-
let's cottage on Second street.
Whelden & Irwin, of Hope, were
granted a druggists permit to sell IN
toxicating liquors this afternoon. u
G. Biting, Jr., was their attorney.
LII. Faulkner s. Co.. have ordered
a fine upright piano, to be made pres
emit to their customers New Years Eve.
Every one who buys five dollars worth
of goods from any department IN then
establishment will be presented Wltl
ticket on the piano. They Will give
full particulars in our advertising
columns next week.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13

Mrs. Stoves, of Omaha, who has been
spending several months with the fam
lily of her father, G. S. Overs, near Abb
lene, has had rather an unfortunate
visit. Her babe died since she came
here, and she has lost the sight of one
eye, and is undergoing medical treat
ment for the other. She has the SYM
pathy oil all who know of her severe
affection. Mrs. Stoves is neice of
Mrs. John A. Read, of East Sixth
street. DR.. Hazlett is attending her at
present, but regrets that he did not
have the case sooner.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13
Teachers Examination.

There will be an examination for
teachers certificates, in the first ward
school building, south of the railroad,
in Abilene, Saturday, October %, be-
ginning at 8 o'clock, a. M, sharp. All
for certificates are expected
to be present at o'clock, and take the
work as directed by the state board OF
education.
J. S. FORD, Co. Supt.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13
Linked Sweetness.

Charles NJ. Ramsey, of Solomon, aged
% years, procured a license to marry
Miss Nellie S. Huffman, Of Abilene,
aged %, today. Expressions of joy,
happiness, fiowery bowers, etc., barred
by statute of limitations.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13
To the Soldiers.

The board of pension examiners viii
hold session every Wednesday, at the
Office Of DR.. c. III. lakewood, in this
city, where they may be consulted.
WIT
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13
From Mondays Daily.l
Died.

Bridget Agnes, young daughter of
MIR. and Mrs. John Prendergast,
died yesterday morning, aged SIX
months. The funeral was held this
morning at ten o'clock from the Cath
olic church.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-10-13

You viii save 25 per cent by buying
your blankets and robes at Spangler's.
dis 6t-w7-4t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14
LOCAL EseEvsTsEs.

The schooner Clara Leavott with 5000
hogshaad heads arrived here this morning
from Portland, Me, to Mess-a F. a. Reed
& Co.
The new stables and barracks at Fort
dyer, in this county, have pear'y been com
ple;fd and tho troops will soon taAc posses
sion Of thsir quarters.
The steamer City OF Aiaxand.ia, which
has recently undergone extensive repeirs,
to day resumed her place on the Washing
ton ferry liue aud ihe City OF Washington
was Withdrawn and will also be repaired.
Attention is called TO tbs notice ofthe
Superintendent OF Gas in another column.
II will be reen that the gas cllice will be
open TO morrow from 80 o. To- to 3 p. m, TO
elbow lime 10 save tie discount on bills.
A kitten witt six legs was found by some
oIkme2 ia lumber yard yesterday. The
kitten was about two months old and as
lively as possible. It was taken to the home
CT ono of the men WHO will keep it as culi-
osity.
The Arion Glcc Club, of tbs city, com
posed of about twenty-five male vocaiists,
have had placed il ConcJrdia Hall new
seven. octave rosewood piano, purchased of
Messrs W. G. Metzero;; e Co., of Washing
ton, d. G.
Edward Gave.ly aud WIFE, Of Washington
yesterday assigned 10 Richard A. Windsor,
of this city and w. J. Miller, OF Washing
ton, certain property ia that city for the
benefit Of creditors Mr. d. 4 Windsor, OF
this city, IS made one Of the preferred cred
itors 10 the amount OF IS 800.
Little Billy Carey, Of Flint Hill, Kappa
hammock comfy, has Invented very sensi-
Die device fos p.eyeaiirg eggs packed in
boxes from breaking and has applied for
patent The device consists Of a simple
cushion IF straw tackled to The lii ofthe box,
which holds the eggs ia their place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

n TERRIBLE CRaiE.-A dispatch from
Fon du Lac, Wis, says the city is highly
excited over the discovery Of shocking
tragedy which was committed near the
limits OF the town ct an early hour yesterday
morning. An unknoW burglar entered the
residence of Mrs. William Koehne and four
daughters He was discovered snd made
a iminai assault on one Of the women. bu:
was unsuccessful. He then attacked the
Ave women with club, uecrly killing al! OF
iheUl The walls and floor ofthe house were
spaitaTed with blood and everything indi
ca;cj that terrible struggle Yves made by
the frenzjaG women. The assalant secured
50 and escaped, after Grst threatening his
manglei victims with immediate death if
;heg rnado M cutlery. 4 reward of $500
mas been cii.r:d for the detection OF tho
criminal. The unfortunate victims arc in a
critical condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

The Fredericksburg Free Lance quoting
the item from the GAZETTE about the jury
men from Fredericksburg says: 1.-THE above
are but fair samples of the kind of men
Fredericksburg produces. But, my IT the
GAZETTE could only see dozen of our best
looking girls, it's mouth would water and
the "deyI' GO deranged as the one of the
Laacc doss whenever school breaks" 1t
does ret require schools to break to
derange our devil" that being about his
normal condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

FAIRFAX COUNTY ITEMS Bishop Ran
d1..ph preached an able sermon at Fairfax,
G. II, on ~uaHag AID confirmed class OF
six-four ladies' aad two gen leuen. He
preached s.! Falls Church in the afternoon
whera here were also six candidates for
Confirmation.
T. :. Mr. Meade. r5c,or of Upper Truro
parish, VIII. we understand, discontinue his
appointments at Clifton. Services will pro
badly ba held there in the future by stu
Gonts ircc1 The Seminary.
Alfred, Oldest son of DR.. W. ?. Moncure.
fell ftcm . chestnut tree last Saturday and
broke his leg aud nose. He is getting along
az well ne could be expected Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14
E'7.e Battle OF Williamsburg.

To the editor of the alexandria Gazette:
Your correspondent, c. W G., in giving
the names of the killed and wounded Of the
18th Regiment at the Battle Of Williams
burg, has made ia emission. No Drawer or
trucr man or officer fell on that memorable
occasion than Lieut. Winston i. Carter, Of
90 F, 17;h regiment Virginia infantry.
Among the li:st to respond TO the call of his
mother State, be left a large ard helpless
fam;y and entered heart and soul into his
coualry's cause a true friend, fearless
enemy. high,toucd and chivalrous, be was a
fl type Of natures noblemen. Exceedingly
popular in his county, he was elected Justice
o: TIE Peace for several consecutive terms,
witch position he filed with ability and in
tcg.i;y A near neighbor aad valued friend,
no man fell in the bloody struggle whose
loss more l,cenly felt or more deeply de
plored. 3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

OFFICE ALEXANDRIA GAS WORKS.
" Rooms Nos 3 and IS Market Building.
Alcxandria Va. Oct. II, 1887.
Gas consumers will please take notice that Sat
FOR DISCOUNT ON GAS Bills for the quarter
ending September 10Th as no discount will be al
lowed after date
oct11 At w. II. HANZION, Supt
CREsH CRACKED WHEAT and GRAHAM
oct13 J.c.M ILBURN.
lew RAIsINS AID BRAZIL NUTS received
IN to day by
cells ]. G. M1LBURN.
CMoKED BLoATERS aud SEQ CT HERRING.
oct13 J. C. bILBURN.
C,HoICE VIRGINIA BUTTER for srlo by
" oct13 j. G. MILBURN.
UANcY CREAMERY BUTTER at
L oct12 McBURNEYs.
DEERLEss ICE CREAM FREEzERs, FIR sale
I at reduced prices, at So King street corner of
Royal [je9l J. r. CREIGHTON & SON.
u,RY THE EXTRA MINED TEA" for sale at
oct4 JCMILBURN.
DAsKETS-A full line Of covered and open
mh2I &c MILBURN.
CMALL HAMS, Missouri brand, 40 10 pounds
aug5 JIG blILBURN.
| IAMELS' HAIR SHIFTS and DRAWERS from
| ~ Toe 10 the best grade in the market at
Gets AMOS b sLAYMAKER'S.
DoMEoI!C DRY GOODS as choap as The cheap
oct7 AMOS B. sLAYMAKER's.
DHILLlPSS DIGESTIBLE COCOA, highly re
1 commended for invads and children, for sale
by [iy22l &c. MILBURN.
! SATISFACTION TOBACCO received today di.
! y rect from the factory, aud for sale low by
iy23 &c. M1LBURN.
r UNCli and MARKET BASKETS, a full limo
IL just received by
sep19 J. O. AILBURN.
r ARGE CANS TOMATOES, Nanticolo brand,
mh25 '''' - JIG. MILBURN.
TINE BEST ROASTED and GROUND CoFFEEs
/. for sale at JIG. MiLBUEN'S,
je7 il north Royal ST.
DHEUMATIsM CUREDBY Dr. MITCHELL'S
| IL Celebrated Rheumatism Plaster for sale by
ap11 WE. CREIGHTON & co.
DoRAX SOAP, white, just received and for sale
D at sc per cake by
JET j. z. MlLBURN.
" ITCHEN, CRYSTAL AND PEERLESS
anS4 81 'As >0>s-' " - ]. C.>htILBURN.
DULvERIZED SALT, in boxes, suitable for ia
L bic snd dairy, received to-day by
amos J. C. MILBURN.
NATENT FLY FANS, two kinds, for sale at cx-
/ ira low prices a, IS King corner Royal ST. by
je9 J. T. CREIGHTON & son.
DEssICATED CoCoANUT, in bulk, for sale by
IL ap12 J. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

Geo. w Earhart, Captain of Police, Bali.
more, Md, said : II have used Salvation
Oh and found it most excellent remedy.
l. has Iay hearty recommendation"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

: Rupture radically cured, also
pile tumors aud fstu,n Pamphlet of par
ticulars 10 cents in s;arnps. Worlds Dis
peusary Medical Asso cation, Buffalo, N. Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14
LOCAL NEWS

For his section colder, fair weather light 10
rresl northerly winds, with frosts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY.-The Nir-
cinia Board Of Pharmacy at Richmond ad-
journed yesterday evening. after session
vi two days, occupied chiefly with the ex-
animation of candidates for license 10 prac-
tice pharmacy in this State Among the
young gentlemen who passed o successful
examination, which entities them to certif.
Gates as licentia.es in pharmacy, were c. NJ.
Corson, Fredericksburg &. G. Cochran,
Orange Courthouse and Henry Mckay, Har-
risonburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14
&c EuIiyen Our Cotton Underwear
fbCH1rtMent.


tain stock 81 any timc. Even as staple as the fol-
lowing goods arc and as desirable as they were at
their original prices, we have nevertheless deter.
mined to leave The reduced prices on them for ono
week. beginning this day.
None should Ial to attend this special sale.
20 Dozen LADIES MUSLIN Cows,
IN four different styles
Made Of best muslin, yoke Of four
clusters of tucks and two rows Of in
sertion, nine tucks in each cluster; ;
style /. trimmed around yoke neck and sleeves
with embroidery edge, finished in her
ring bone stitch; full regular made.
Only 9Sc
Is trimmed with four rows of insor-
~ . ton; six clusters of tucks; trimmed
S'y'e - around neck and sleeves with cmbroic-
cry lunle Only Csc.
Has yoke Of fine tucks, two rows OF
CT, . insertion; trimmed around yoke, neck
sty'e a. and sleeves with iino embroidery rntils.
Best muslin. Only Csc
Ell over yoke of embroidery, with six
fine tucks between embroidery, ruille
'"Hie 4. around yoke neck and sleeves. Only
9Sc.-
Chr Cotton Underwear Department is kept sep
aIatc from all other stocks and is presided over
By experienced sales-ladies.
Orr Undcrrcay is at all times rarrdated. The
prices guaranteed.
The workmanship and material are very much
isken 10 consideration.
Money refunded for goods not satisfactory.
Also 500 dozen 5S Bleached German Napkins
81 ) 20 ger dozen worth S115.
80 pieces 3e2chtd German Table Damask,
plain. white or with red border, at soc per yard {;
worth 65c. LANSBURGH & BRO,
Largest Store in Washington,
oclli 1t 400 422, 42i aud 426 eth st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

res ycu'll find people ready enough to
do the sood Samaritan, without ;he oil and
two pence"--so. eiso, you fud thu whole
American population ready to recommend
Dr. Bulls Cough Sgrup--bus only really
good men. :la3g 10 offer quarter to buy
hn.Lla y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

Gotr. .ea sembIe,; at 80 ovi,cE, wi!2n
Little testified tha1 Williams usually carried
81 rjsto Is hich carried bnii similar 10 Tie
one that Killed Arnold.
Horse was recalled. and said ihst the ball
shnwn him was the kind Of ball usually
fred fem the Enelign hull dog pistol.
gap-. Webster Identified he ball which
killed atnnld; the uipreTs lhat we're handed
am hy Marl.n; recognized Cnrfsr- ar'' said
hen he Was Is ou2h' To III" station house
he was 10 n vc;y BLOODY corditi u. lie said
u lnnn named Saocio vas pa in me cell with
On -rMu the night af the arrest Is see If he
cont find cut anything from TIC nilscoer.
S,fa,. Blouse testiEadto hearing ne shoot
in. IN, he received a shot, ans; that Ar
nnli die. IN his house. He never 81 ~ Cur
I'M, in his Il oass or Billy Wiiiiana si'her.
~. D"suu testified that TIC found the
niracrs on the crcus groua'! on the night oil
the shooting: that he took them homo %ith
him and . dar CT $50 after gave them to
o;Icer Martin
Jim Davis small colOrcl 10Y testified 10 find
i'm, "a ballet in the middle of the street. near
Bouse's the morning after the shooting and CIV
inn. :: Mr. Calvin Smith. iIr. Eionsc gave him
ifty cents for finding the ball.
Joshua sher ~ood and j. c. Smith took inc stand
hut their evidence wss urimportant.
This closed tho evidence for the Commonwealth
and with the consent OF Court, the counsel Tor
tho prisoner deferred introducing their witnesses
till TO lnorrow.
Court then at $50 O'Clock adjourned till TO-
mOrIow morning at 10 O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

CORPORATION CoURr-Judge a. B. Meade
preSid'ng.-E. Francis qualified as admin.
istrator OF +. 3. Derby, deceased.
Com. VS.. John Curran; Indictment for
murder; jay, and case in progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

IT WAS ALMOST A STRIKE.-Almcst a
strike took place ca "Wednesday on the Ex-
cels'or, Of the Potomac Stesmboa; Co The
mon were requested to stop work BY the
Washington assemblies, because Capt. Wan
sic, Of the Excelsior, had been discharged.
He belonged to the Pilots Assembly, ard ii
"a Gained that ne was discharged because
se waa knight of labor. 1t has created
considerable excitementin Baltimore among
thetrodes involved. The 1mericdn says: "The
indications were that the men would 60 to
wotl; today The boiler makers employed
on the boat AFRO from Chns. Reeder & Sons.
There are good many trades employed on
vessels, including boiler makers, machinists,
painters, caulkers and Others. The vessel
undergoing considerable repairs, and lies
Al Woodalrs dry dock. About thirty men
will work on the Excelsior. Tne Excelsior
came over from Washington OF Monday"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

PERSONALLY Mrs. H Leterman, who has
!loen spending the past six weeks with her
father, Alderman Strauss, left yesterday for
her homo in Charlottesville.
Misc Alma Penn hss gone 20 South Caro-.
lima for the benefit Of her health.
The wedding of Miss Rebecca Tabb, of
Baltimore, to Mr. S. @ Brent, of this city, is
announced to take place November 9th at
81. MicbaeIs p e. Church, Corner Of st.
PNul and First streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

TIE JANNEY CAR COUPLER. lbs an-
oual convention cf the Master Car Builders
Association, held 10 Minneapolis last June,
resolution was passed be over two.thirds
vote, recommending that the association
adopt rs their standard form Of coupling the
Janney type CT coupler, and that the recon
mediation be submitted to letter ballot.
The result of this ballot has just been an
nounced and the Jauney type of coupler is
now the standard for freight cars OF the
Master Car Builders Association fer the
United States and Canada.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

Police REPoRr.-Last night was clear
aad cool With enc prisoner ard three dodgers
II tde station house
The only case before the Mayer this morn
ing was Chat of q coun!ryman arrested last
night by officer Davis for disorderly conduct,
ou the countryman failing to appear for
f1ited MS collateral.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14
FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, &c.
FANCYGOODS NOTIONS

We beg to announce that we are now showing u
large and choice assortment of
FANCY GOODS AND NOTIONS,
and buying direct from manufacturers and i'm
portcrs, we arc prepared TO offer the
LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES
to be found in the city. We are showing the
largest and most complete stock to he seen of
RIBBONS, LACES, LADIES JERSEYS, COR.
BROIDERY SILKS, GENTLEMEN'S NECK and
UNDERWEAR, &C., and In HOSIERY aud La
DIES UNDERWEAR VIC offer special induce
ments. In Kid Gloves we have bargains.
q. DEEBEE,
ociS In COS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

THE Proposed MT. VERNON AVENUE
The preliminary survey of the proposed
Nj Vernnu avenue will begin as the south
end OF The Aqueduct bridge tomorrow.
Ths surveyors, Messrs. Newly, Sickles and
Gilingham, will trace the hest line TO
Washington street, past Christ Church. and
then across Hunting Creek 10 Nj. Vernon
gate. II is proposed 10 make the avenue
pass Gum Sprn. which has so many his
torcal "reminiscences connected with it. Ii
was at this spot that Ger. Washirgton La
Fayette ana other distinguished men of
that day used to stop on taeis way to and
from Mt. Nerroa to make their toddieE and
Stake their thirst, mint grown at Nj. Yer
non being used for their juleps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-10-14

TIL; MIKADo was well rendered at the
u eera House last nieh. b. the Templeton
Cappany. though only small audienc was
pr, emit. The scenery was good, the d-ess
ing l.audsome, the acting excelitut and the
singing fne. All present highly etjcyed
The opera, and tnose who were absent reslly
missed good performance. Tonight Gi;o
de GircAa viii! be presented r. marrow,
at the matinee, Pineiore will DC presented,
when the prices Of adDission will be 25 cents
fnr ndDlts and Is cents for Children.